This reading-intensive course immerses students in classical tafsir texts, focusing on 3 selected Juzʾ of the Qur’an. Through close textual engagement with Tafsīr al-Jalālayn, Tafsīr Ibn Kathīr, and Tafsīr al-Qurṭubī, students explore varying exegetical approaches and theological perspectives. The course highlights the interplay between language, context (asbāb al-nuzūl), and juristic or spiritual interpretation. Students will gain exposure to how classical scholars interpreted key verses, reconciled apparent contradictions, and conveyed deeper meanings. Emphasis is placed on identifying patterns in reasoning, the use of hadith and athar, and the integration of Qur'anic rhetoric into commentary.

Status: Requirement